11 Best Gold Stocks to Buy for 2026

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2. i-80 Gold Corp. (NYSE:IAUX)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 21

Analysts’ Upside Potential as of January 27: 42.53%

i-80 Gold Corp. (NYSE:IAUX) is among the Best Gold Stocks.

i-80 Gold Corp. (NYSE:IAUX) released fresh high-grade test findings from its 2025 drilling program at Nevada’s Granite Creek Underground Project on January 20, 2026. The South Pacific Zone’s high-grade mineralization was verified by the results of forty holes, which also suggested the possibility of growth to the north and at depth. The 2025 program included step-out and infill drilling, totaling 16,000 meters across 46 holes. Highlight intercepts were 15.0 g/t over 17.5 meters, 12.8 g/t over 19.8 meters, 31.3 g/t over 7.8 meters, and 40.4 g/t gold over 13.2 meters. A feasibility study and an updated mineral resource estimate are anticipated to be completed in late Q1 2026, with the results being made public in Q2 2026.

On December 18, 2025, i-80 Gold Corp. (NYSE:IAUX) published an engineering report for renovating Nevada’s Lone Tree Plant. A $430 million capital estimate, a nameplate capacity of 2,268 tons per day, and an anticipated payback period of 12 to 24 months are all stated in the report. After the recapitalization is completed, a construction decision is expected. Construction is expected to start in the second half of 2026 if related permits are approved, and plant commissioning is scheduled for the end of 2027.

i-80 Gold Corp. (NYSE:IAUX) offers gold production and development services.

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